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Doubtful piece in Achaemenid style. At right bearded worshipper with Persian cap holding lotus in one hand in front of stepped altar supported by lion-demon standard (symbol of Mesopotamian Underworld god Nergal). At left, on other side of altar, bearded winged sphinx with horned headdress, ...

Doubtful piece in Achaemenid style. At right bearded worshipper with Persian cap holding lotus in one hand in front of stepped altar supported by lion-demon standard (symbol of Mesopotamian Underworld god Nergal). At left, on other side of altar, bearded winged sphinx with horned headdress, eagle's talons, and scorpion tail.